>>2426986>I have no idea what the salary in the CIA is but I expect it to be a great deal more than minimum wage.Entry-Level & Mid-Level Positions
Collection/Operations Officers typically begin at GS‑10 or GS‑11, with starting salaries ranging from around $59,000 to $90,500, depending on job type and qualifications.
ciaagentedu.org
Technical Operations Officers command a broader range—from $57,500 up to $152,300 for roles requiring specialized technical expertise.
ciaagentedu.org
Cyber Security Officers start between $81,800 and $144,500.
ciaagentedu.org
Glassdoor data shows that:
Analysts earn between about $79,000 and $124,000 total compensation, with a median of around $99,000.
Glassdoor
Operations Officers average between $96,000 and $155,000
Specialized and Protective Roles
For example, executive protective agents (providing armed protection to agency leaders) can expect salaries from $66,600 to $122,500, with potential for higher offers based on experience.
Senior & Leadership Positions
Senior roles fall under the Senior Intelligence Service (SIS), analogous to SES in other agencies; pay can be as high as $221,900, matching Executive Schedule limits.
TechWander
At the GS‑14 to GS‑15 level, with Washington, D.C. area locality pay, salaries range approximately from $139,000 to $192,000.
TechWander
The Director of the CIA (D/CIA) is paid under the Executive Schedule, Level II—currently around $225,700 per year.
Wikipedia
The Deputy Director (DD/CIA) is at Executive Schedule Level III.
Wikipedia
Additional Insights and Public Estimates
Salaries generally align with the General Schedule (GS) pay system, with locality adjustments and, in sensitive roles, sometimes non‑GS pay bands.
Reddit
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Community-contributed estimates and job boards report entry-level earnings around $60,000 to $75,000, with mid-career roles from $80,000 to $105,000, and senior professionals surpassing $110,000, possibly exceeding $130,000.
Salary Solver
Research.com
Some online summaries mention average total compensation near $81,300, with ranges spanning $41,000 to $132,000.
WifiTalents
You can organize a union in the CIA.